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How often do you take a look at the ingredients in the products you put on your skin? I have always had sensitive skin and, after a bleach exposure many years ago, am very careful with what I use. At one point, I couldn’t walk down the laundry detergent/cleaning products aisles in stores. I’ve always been very conscious about what I use in my home, but this experience made me even more cautious with what I also use on my body. When Tom’s of Maine reached out and asked if I’d like to test their new long-lasting deodorant stick formula in the blazing heat and humidity of North Carolina, I knew it would be the right time to put their products through the paces. Would they hold up?

I use only deodorant in the winter and go back to my sturdy standby (an antiperspirant) in the spring and summer months. My seasonal switch is more about mindset and what I think I need versus what will work just as effectively without containing ingredients I avoid in other skin care products. The older I become, the more I think about my body, how it’s feeling, as well as what I’m doing and the effect on my physical well-being.

There is a period of adjustment when you switch to a deodorant only. Tom’s of Maine Long Lasting Natural Deodorant is not an antiperspirant — it’s a product designed to provide protection against body odor. It is not designed to keep you from sweating. Even during the winter months, my body needs a few days to get used to the difference. I apply my deodorant a few times per day during this transitional period for maximum effectiveness.

After using the product for 5 days, while working in my air conditioned home, I gave it the real test and mowed the lawn. We don’t have a gas powered mower, instead we use a reel mower which is powered by brute strength and buckets of sweat. Afterwards, I ran the weed eater. I was drenched — my clothes were soaked and I’ll be quite honest with you, I didn’t want to think about a sniff test. But, sniff I did and it wasn’t… awful. Actually, it wasn’t bad at all. I wasn’t daisy fresh, but I also smelled no different than I would had I been using my summer standard. In my book, Tom’s of Maine long-last deodorant works.

What does Tom’s of Maine do to keep me smelling fresh, while helping me avoid artificial fragrances and petrochemicals? These long-lasting deodorants contain the botanical ingredient hops (yes, the same hops we brew beer with) to inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria and zinc ricinoleate to absorb odor. And it works. That being said, what works for one person may not work for another. The only way to find out if it will work for you is to try it.

Do you want to make the deodorant switch and try the new Tom’s of Maine long lasting deodorant? I’m hosting a giveaway and one person will win a care package to get them started on their #DeoSwitch!a Rafflecopter giveaway

Why use Tom’s of Maine?

• Tom’s of Maine natural deodorant contains no aluminum, artificial fragrances or preservatives and no petrochemicals

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About Tom’s of Maine:

Tom’s of Maine is a leading natural personal care brand that makes high quality natural toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss, deodorant, bar soap and baby care products. Its team consists of distinguished dentists, scientists and herbal experts that are leaders in their fields, are charged with developing a wide range of products and choices so people can decide what best fits with their needs and values.

Disclosure: This post was developed in partnership with Tom’s of Maine. All opinions are my own.

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Secrets are the currency of intimacy. Sharing your most intimate thoughts and secrets with the world is a scary. PostSecret founder, Frank Warren, created his site as a safe haven for people to send in their secrets anonymously on the back of a postcard. Sometimes they are published online, other times they’ve been published in one of his books. What happens when people come forward to tell the story behind the secrets? You get PostSecret — The Show.

PostSecret The Show is a visual, auditory and emotional journey through the beauty and complication of our deepest fears, ambitions, and confessions. With the assistance of projected images and video, three actors guide the audience through a crowd-sourced narrative of the stories behind never-before-seen secrets: sexual, sad, funny, and controversial postcards that have made PostSecret.com one of the most popular blogs in the world.

With half a billion visitors, half a million anonymous secrets received and the release of 5 bestselling books, artist, curator and internet phenomenon Frank Warren has put together a team of theatre professionals to bring life to the unheard voices of PostSecret. With the bravery of RENT and the surprising honesty of The Vagina Monologues, PostSecret The Show is a breakthrough in audience sourced storytelling that reaches beyond the confines of the stage, reminding audiences that no matter what you may be facing, you are not alone.

I’m giving away tickets to see PostSecret — The Show at the Booth Playhouse at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Theater in Charlotte. In fact, I’m giving away five (5) packs of four (4) tickets for you to win!

The show opens Thursday night and runs thru Saturday, May 3. The deadline to enter is Thursday, April 24 at 10p.m. However, I’ll choose one lucky winner tomorrow to attend opening night on Thursday.

How do you enter?

Leave a comment and tell me if you’ve ever sent in a secret to PostSecret.

Want an extra chance at winning a ticket?

Head over to Twitter and follow @PostSecretPlay and let me know in the comments.

I’ll use Random.org to select the winners and will be in touch ASAP.

Important stuff:

Parental Guidance:

PostSecret the play is based off of real-life secrets sent anonymously to Frank Warren. This show contains adult language and mature subject matters.

Picking up tickets:

We will need to know which night you’d like to attend, as tickets will be left at will-call at the Booth Playhouse. Winners will have to show their I.D. when picking up tickets.

Disclaimer: I had dinner with Frank last night in Charlotte and the crew behind PostSecret — The Show. They are also giving me tickets for opening night. I’m also a huge fan of PostSecret and may or may not have a secret on the site.

Have you ever looked at some of the photos you’ve snapped and realized it was the face-palm of all photos? You know the ones #epicfail photos that you knew were going to be National Geographic’s “Best of” and instead are hidden in a lost file on your computer, or worse, lining the bird cage. You could win an epic photo moment do-over with Nokia, makers of the 41 megapixel Lumia 1020 camera phone. Simply upload the blurry, too dark, over-exposed and otherwise lame photos you shot in a failed attempt to preserve forever “the moment,” add a few words, and you could win a do-over.

This post is sponsored by Nokia and Traveling Mom. We’ll celebrate magical moments and second chances on a Nokia-sponsored #TMOM Twitter party on Oct. 7. Join us to share your stories of epic photo fails amid cherished memories.

The Nokia Lumia 1020, powered by Windows Phone 8, comes with MS Office and all the unique Lumia features like Nokia Music and free voice-guided navigation. It’s the only smartphone with a 41 megapixel camera sensor, Full HD video and Nokia Rich Recording for incredible audio capture with distortion free stereo sound. The Nokia Pro Camera on the Nokia Lumia 1020 lets you shoot in full resolution, which means you can zoom in close to your shot after you’ve taken it. Then rotate, reframe, crop and share new images as many times as you want. You’ll find yourself adjusting focus, shutter speed, white balance and more with easy and intuitive controls.

But first, take a minute to enter the Nokia “Take Two” photo contest. It’s easy. Simply upload to Nokia’s Facebook page or online at Nokia Take Two your less-than-perfect photo along with 150 characters (10 more than a tweet, 10 less than a text!) describing what could have been. Entry in the Nokia contest is required to be eligible to win the Nokia Lumia 1020 during the October 7 #TMOM party.

WHEN: October 7, 9-10 pm EDT (8-9 pm CT; 7-8 pm MT; 6-7 pm PT)

WHAT: Twitter party – Do-Overs

HOW TO JOIN: Follow the hashtags #TMOM and #TakeTwo

PRIZES: Join the party on October 7 to be entered to win a 41 megapixel Nokia Lumia 1020 phone (AT&T only).

As a momAgenda Council of Media Moms member, I received a sample to facilitate this review and was compensated for my time. I am a fan of MomAgenda and have personally purchased many items from their product line over the years.

Congratulations to @CamFam04 for winning the momAgenda AllInOne Folio! This giveaway in now closed.

I used random.org to generate the winning number — as seen below:

Today’s family is busier than ever, yet we’re still trying to do it all and keep our sanity in check. I’m currently using the momAgenda AllinOne Folio for household organization to keep us organized and on track. I’ve spent a lot of money over the years on various planners, organizers, etc., and keep coming back to momAgenda as my go-to product line of choice. The AllinOne Folio is new to my collection and is a great one-time investment ($48) with the only additional purchase being the refill calendar. (Includes both 2013 and 2014 calendars so you can start using your planner right away.)

I’m am the worlds worst about over-thinking and analyzing how to do things. Normally, I wind up with some grandiose system that lasts for two days before I revert back to scribbling everything on scraps of paper that wind up all over my house. Getting organized is easy with the momAgenda AllinOne Folio. Each folio comes with 12–month, monthly calendar that has separate spaces each day for you and up to four kids. A separate folio section allows you to store class lists, school schedules, sports schedules, menus and more in heavy-duty, clear plastic page protectors. With 48 pages and 24 interchangeable tabs, there’s a place for everything! You can use the removable tabs to customize your folio so that it works for your life. An oversize blank pad is perfect for jotting quick notes, or doodling. momAgenda also includes a matching pen to complete your new household must have.

This stain-resistant faux-lizard organizer comes in Cherry and Ocean and is a stylish addition for keeping your family information right at your fingertips. As I filled mine out, I’ll be quite honest, I had no idea how much information I DIDN’T have available at my fingertips. The AllinOne Folio has allowed me to create a comprehensive area anyone in the family can use to find information that ranges from our doctor’s phone number to our favorite place for take-out.

If you want to customize your folio, for $5 you can personalize it in two fonts: print or script.

I’m giving one of these great organizers away. All you have to do is leave a comment below to be entered for your chance to win.

For additional entries, complete the above and do any of the following:

Tweet this daily and leave a link to your Tweet in the comments: I want to get organized with a @momAgenda All in One Folio from @daily_pinch! #Giveaway: http://bit.ly/116YFoB (1 entry/day)

Disclosure: As a momAgenda Council of Media Moms member, I received a sample to facilitate this review and was compensated for my time. I am a fan of MomAgenda and have personally purchased many items from their product line over the years.

Lane Bryant has been my go-to store for a long time and on any given day, I’m wearing several pieces from this plus-sized brands clothing. I’ve been eyeing a skirt from their new Lane Collection; a higher end line I first saw online while browsing for outfits to wear this holiday season.

It was love at first site. Unfortunately, I didn’t have anything to go with the beautiful gold sparkly skirt and wound up picking out an entire outfit…err, outfits. Yes, I’ll admit to outfits. I couldn’t resist and the one I’ve picked out that should be on more door step any day.

The sparkle from the skirt is what caught my eyes and when I was putting it together, chose to stick with the same material with the top. I’ve added the burgundy leather jacket as red can be too harsh on my skin tone. Instead of a necklace with this outfit, I’m going with a faux fur and chiffon neck wrap as an accent piece, along with subtle earrings and a costume jewelry ring. This allows the skirt to really shine on it’s own, allowing me to look festive and pulled together no matter what even I attend.

Of course, I also added the one item no lady should be without in her wardrobe, Spanx. Truvy in Steel Magnolia’s said it best: “Well, these thighs haven’t gone out of the house without lycra on them sice I was 14.” That about sums it up. Lycra is our friend when it comes to appearing more sleek under our clothes and less like we’ve had one too many egg nogs.

Now, the good stuff. I’m hosting a giveaway for TWO (!!) Lane Bryant $30 gift cards. Two (2) winners will be picked December 16 and receive one (1) $30 gift card to Lane Bryant each.

How to enter:

Pin your favorite LB looks to your own Pinterest accounts, using the #LB12Days hashtag. Leave a link to your pin in the comments below to be eligible for a prize. That’s it!

I’m also sharing a special surprise offer that is good for today only:

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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Lisa Frame is an over-achieving Southern gal with a knack for Pinterest and making people laugh. She writes about life, food, culture and travel. Lisa is a very amateur photographer, voracious reader, wanna-be neat freak, and closeted crafter.